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Road Warrior

CDL A Driver Midwest Regional Runs $1,300 - $1,600 Weekly. Job in Thornton Gr8Jobs

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A Regional Truck Driver drives large trucks locally and regionally. Enjoys more home time than the long haul drivers.

$59,696 / year median in Illinois

-9% projected decline

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Compensation $1,250 - 1,700 Weekly Experience 6 Months Employment Full Time Recruiter Recruiters Job Description Road Warrior Staffing is hiring experienced CDL A Drivers for a Midwest Regional trucking position operating within approximately a 350-450 mile radius of Chicago. This regional CDL A driving position offers weekly home time, $0.70 CPM, approximately 2,000 miles per week, 99% no-touch freight, modern equipment, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Drivers will be home each week for their 34-hour reset and must be comfortable with night driving. If you're an experienced CDL A driver looking for regional trucking jobs with weekly home time, competitive pay, modern equipment, and strong benefits, this opportunity may be a great fit. Driver Pay & Compensation $0.70 CPM base pay Approximately 2,000 miles per week $1,260-$1,650 average weekly pay range Empty miles paid at the same CPM as loaded miles $2,500 sign-on bonus $100 Clean Inspection Bonus $2,000 Driver Referral Bonus $50 per additional stop $25 per hour detention pay after the first 2 hours $175 layover pay for every 24 hours $150 orientation pay Duties This Midwest Regional CDL A Driver position is best suited for drivers who are comfortable with: Approximately 2,000 miles per week Regional driving within a 350-450 mile radius of Chicago Weekly 34-hour resets Night driving Approximately 99% no-touch freight Modern equipment Maintaining a strong safety record Qualifications CDL A Driver Requirements To qualify for this Midwest Regional CDL A Driver position, applicants must: Have at least 6 months of verifiable CDL driving experience Hold a valid CDL Be at least 21 years old Meet company and insurance qualification requirements Pass required MVR and PSP reviews Meet the company's accident and violation standards Accident & Driving Record Requirements Preventable / Chargeable Accidents No more than 3 preventable or chargeable accidents within the previous 3 years.
Moving Violations Drivers must have:
No more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period, OR No more than 20 points under the SMS Unsafe Driver Basic Violation Table Whichever qualification threshold is reached first will disqualify the applicant. Both MVR and PSP records will be reviewed during the qualification process. Major Driving Violations No major violations within the previous 3 years, including: Leaving the scene of an accident or hit and run Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony Driving while a license is revoked, suspended, cancelled, or disqualified Reckless driving Careless driving Negligent driving Speeding more than 21 MPH over the posted speed limit Improper or erratic lane change involving an accident Racing violations Passing a school bus Cell phone violations Texting while driving Driver Fitness Requirements Drivers must have no more than 20 points within a 3-year period under the SMS Driver Fitness Basic Violation Table. Both MVR and PSP records will be reviewed and calculated during the driver qualification process. DUI Requirement No DUI within the previous 5 years. English Language Requirement All drivers must be able to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to: Converse with the general public Understand highway traffic signs and signals Respond to official inquiries Complete required reports and records Benefits CDL A Driver Benefits Full-time drivers have access to: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employer 401(k) matching contributions available Paid Time Off (PTO)
Midwest Regional Driver Schedule Operating Area:
Approximately 350-450 miles from
Chicago Mileage:
Approximately 2,000 miles per week
Home Time:
Home every week for a 34-hour reset
Driving:
Night driving required
Freight:
Approximately 99% no-touch Modern Truck Fleet Drivers operate modern equipment designed for comfort, reliability, and efficiency. Approximately 90% of the fleet consists of Peterbilt 579 trucks, with additional Cascadia, Volvo, and International models. The fleet includes model-year trucks. Driver Equipment & Support Modern trucks Peterbilt 579s, Cascadias, Volvos, and Internationals In-house repair shop Well-maintained equipment 24/7 driver support